2019 Gibraltar general election

Fabian Picardo Socialist Labour Fabian Picardo Socialist Labour Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union General elections were held in Gibraltar on 17 October 2019 to elect all 17 members to the fourth Gibraltar Parliament.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced the date of the election on Monday 16 September 2019.

[1] In September 2019, it was announced that Libs MP and GSLP/Libs Minister, Neil Costa, would not seek re-election and had his candidacy and seat replaced by Vijay Daryanani of the same party.

[3][4] In September 2019, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo formally asked Governor Ed Davis to dissolve parliament and call an election for 17 October 2019.

The issue of Brexit (formerly due to take place exactly two weeks after election day) was a major theme in the election campaign, with incumbent Chief Minister Fabian Picardo stating that the territory is ready for a 'no deal' Brexit.